{"id":668,"date":"2020-02-02T20:45:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T01:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tabletopracingclub.com\/?p=668"},"modified":"2022-01-17T16:38:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T16:38:08","slug":"race-report-speed-circuit-2020-kyalami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tabletopracingclub.com\/?p=668","title":{"rendered":"Race Report \u2013 Speed Circuit 2020 Kyalami"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First Race of the new decade!  Strong Down-Force Cars Dominate Kyalami.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of the incredible turn-out, teams were allowed only one car in Kyalami race.  The new down-force rules were introduced.  Four out of eight teams opted for normal down-force settings.  On the other hand, Tyrell used weak down-force and Ferrari, Volkswagen, and Lotus opted for strong. <\/p>\n

The eight cars that lined up on the starting grid were managed by veteran players and there were no rookies in the field. <\/p>\n

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Kyalami 2020 Starting Grid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tyrell’s Jackie Stewart and Owen BRM’s Jacky Oliver lined up on the front row.  With its  acceleration and speed advantage the Tyrell car looked like a sure winner, but the car would be plagued by instability in the corner sections throughout the race. <\/p>\n

During the first lap, Oliver began to pull away while the pack bunched up in The Esses.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami Lap 1 The Esses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lotus driver Jochem Rindt took advantage of his car’s superior down-force setup to charge through the corners and catch Oliver on the front straight, but Oliver crossed the line first to earn a bonus point.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami Start of Lap 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During lap 2, Rindt took the lead and Volkswagen’s Pete Lovely slipped by the field of competitors.  Ferrari also dodged through the pack.  The strong down-force cars set a blistering pace.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami Lap 2 Clubhouse Bend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the beginning of lap 3 Rindt, Lovely, and Ickx sprinted away from a wear depleted field. <\/p>\n

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Kyalami Start of Lap 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the last lap, many players ran out of wear and luck. Oliver and Beltoise battled for fourth place and then Beltoise spun at Sunset Bend. <\/p>\n

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Kyalami Lap 3: Beltoise Spins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, Rindt took the lead through the Esses with Lovely and Ickx in hot pursuit.<\/p>\n

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Kyalmi Lap 3: Battle for 1st Through the Esses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lovely made a daring move in Leeukop Bend and passed Rindt.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami Lap 3: Lovely make a lovely move.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lovely and Rindt ended up dead even after the kink and heading toward the finish line.  The Ferrari was the only car near the the leaders.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami Lap 3: Leaders head to head through the Kink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rindt powered his Lotus ahead of Lovely to win the race.<\/p>\n

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Kyalami 2020: Win for Lotus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Final race results follow:<\/p>\n

1st Den (J. Rindt) 60\/60\/20\/180\/4* S
2nd Ray G. P. Lovely) 60\/40\/40\/160\/5 S
3rd Steve (J. Ickx) 80\/40\/20\/160\/5 S
4th Terry (J. Oliver) 80\/40\/40\/140\/5
5th John H. (D. Gurney) 80\/20\/40\/140\/6
6th Dan (Beltoise) 80\/40\/20\/160\/5
7th Ray R. (Amon) 60\/20\/20\/180\/6
8th Travis (J. Stewart) 80\/20\/60\/140\/5 W<\/p>\n

The race was completed in 27 turns with an average speed of 128.148 mph.<\/p>\n

Thanks for the turn out and a fun night of racing.<\/p>\n

Special kudos to Steve for painting the new cars and providing a new printing of the classic Kyalami track.<\/p>\n

Next race is planned for Monaco in February 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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